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Cheyenne Jackson

Birth Place: Newport, WA, USA

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Emmy and Grammy nominated Cheyenne Jackson is currently starring on “Call Me Kat” opposite Mayim Bialik and Leslie Jordan currently in its third hit season. Recent credits include HBO’s “The Watchmen,” Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” and he will next be seen opposite Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black & Kevin Hart in the film Borderlands from Lionsgate based on the video game. Other recent credits include HBO MAX’s “Equal,” PEACOCK’s “Saved by the Bell” reboot, and Kenny Ortega’s hit series, NETFLIX’s “Julie and the Phantoms.”

Films: Descendants 3, Academy Award-nominated United 93, Behind the Candelabra, The Green, Price Check, Lola Versus, Love is Strange, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Mutual Friends, Opening Night, Beautiful Now, Day Out of Days and Hello Again, as well as 2021’s hit Werewolves Within.

On television, Jackson appeared in four seasons of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning horror anthology, “American Horror Story,” “American Woman,” “30 Rock” and “Glee.” Additional television credits include “The Family Practice,” “Life on Mars,” “Ugly Betty,” “It Takes a Village,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Local Talent,” “HR” and “Law & Order.” On and Off-Broadway, Jackson has starred in The Performers, The Most Happy Fella, 8, Finian’s Rainbow, Damn Yankees, Xanadu, AIDA, The Agony and the Agony, and All Shook Up. Additionally, he was part of the premiere cast of Altar Boyz, and made his Broadway debut in Thoroughly Modern Millie.

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Cheyenne Jackson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Sir Harry

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2019
Wolf

Cinderella's Prince

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Dr. Neville Craven

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Woody Mahoney

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Joe Hardy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Sonny

[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2006
Sonny

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Kevin

[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Performer

'Life is Like a Train'' Porter

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Chad

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement]

Dishwasher [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Mr. Trevor Graydon (Understudy) [Replacement]

Jimmy Smith (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Radames (Standby) [Replacement]


Cheyenne Jackson Movies

United 93
[ 2006 ] Mark Bingham
Hysteria
[ 2010 ] Scott
The Green
[ 2011 ] Daniel
Lola Versus
[ 2012 ] Roger
Price Check
[ 2012 ] Ernie
Behind the Candelabra
[ 2013 ] Billy Leatherwood
Mutual Friends
[ 2013 ] Christoph
Love Is Strange
[ 2014 ] Ted
The One I Wrote for You
[ 2014 ] Ben Cantor
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
[ 2014 ] Michael Minetti
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] MC
Day Out of Days
[ 2015 ] Phil
A Beautiful Now
[ 2015 ] David
Bear with Us
[ 2016 ] Hudson
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Eli Faisel
Splitting Image
[ 2017 ] Marcus
Hello Again
[ 2017 ] Robert
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
[ 2018 ] Boris
Werewolves Within
[ 2021 ] Devon Wolfson

Cheyenne Jackson TV Shows

30 Rock
Danny Baker
American Horror Story
Will Drake, Dr. Rudy Vincent, John Henry Moore
Call Me Kat
Max
Glee
Dustin Goolsby

Cheyenne Jackson Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Cheyenne Jackson, Finian's Rainbow

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Cheyenne Jackson, Xanadu

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Cheyenne Jackson, All Shook Up


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2005 - Performance

Cheyenne Jackson, All Shook Up

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

J. Harrison Ghee, Jane Krakowski, Jessica Vosk, & More to Join Cheyenne Jackson at 54 Below


54 BELOW will welcome back star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson in September. See which Broadway special guests will be joining Jackson, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May


Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Merle Dandridge & Jenna Ushkowitz to Host Harvest Home L.A. Benefit on 4/21


Join Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee, Waitress) for Jenna, Merle, and Friends: A Night of Song a night of pop and Broadway performances.

Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself


BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'

Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise


In this video, Christian Borle sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise, while discussing a failed audition for Stanley Tucci, his famous Ebay commercial, and more!

Michael Feinstein In To Star In RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL  at the Mark Taper Forum


Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.

Cheyenne Jackson To Return To 54 Below in September


54 BELOW will welcome back star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson on September 23-29 at 8pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month


The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.

Jinkx Monsoon, Cheyenne Jackson & More Set for Provincetown Town Hall Summer 2024 Season


A star-studded music and comedy season has been set for the summer of 2024 at Provincetown’s largest entertainment venue, the Town Hall. See who is performing, the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March


The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Todrick Hall Launches First Black-Owned Theatrical Performance Rights Company; Releases Recordings from First 3 Musicals


Todrick Hall has launched the first black-owned theatrical performance rights company, Todrick Hall Musicals. Learn more about the company here!

Merle Dandridge and Jenna Ushkowitz Will Host Benefit Concert For Harvest Home L.A.


Television and Broadway stars Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee, Waitress) will host a night of pop and Broadway performances as part of a benefit concert for Harvest Home L.A. 

Photos: New York City Center Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Celebrates Closing Night


New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Check out photos of the cast taking their final bows and celebrating at the after party.

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Video: Michael Urie Performs 'An Opening For A Princess' In Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS


Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season kicks off with Once Upon a Mattress, running January 24 through February 4, 2024. See star Michael Urie performing 'An Opening For a Princess,' in newly released video of the production below!

Video: Watch More Songs from Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS


Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season kicks off with Once Upon a Mattress, running January 24 through February 4, 2024.  Check out more video highlights of the cast in action!

Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opens at New York City Center Encores!


Read the reviews for Once Upon a Mattress, now playing at New York City Center Encores!

Photos: First Look at Sutton Foster, J. Harrison Ghee & More in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS


Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season kicks off with Once Upon a Mattress, running January 24 through February 4, 2024. Check out a first look at the cast in action here!

Cheyenne Jackson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cheyenne Jackson been in?

Cheyenne Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Cheyenne Jackson been in?

Cheyenne Jackson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Cheyenne Jackson been nominated for?

Cheyenne Jackson has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Finian's Rainbow" and "Xanadu." He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "All Shook Up" and received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in "All Shook Up."

What awards has Cheyenne Jackson won?

Cheyenne Jackson has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in "All Shook Up."

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